Thought for the Day

Valentine’s Day is coming. On that special day we may send cards, flowers, or other gifts declaring our love to someone.

Marriages long ago were performed by authorities. However, St. Valentine did perform them, even though they were forbidden acts.

Many feel that Valentine’s Day is a reminder that we are called to express the love that God allows us to experience.

The love we share with others comes from God, the source of all love.

In all we do, in all situations, we can invite love and wisdom to help us see and do things differently. When we focus on God who is in the midst of us, any conflict will be resolved or dissolved.

For you see, love blesses our relationships.

Every loving relationship we have is blessed. When we form a bond with someone, whether for a moment, or for a lifetime, we step upon holy ground.

In that sacred place we can release any judgments. For, resentments or miscommunications, if they should arise, can be resolved in loving prayer.

Jesus assured His followers of God’s love for them when He spoke these words: “Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow or reap nor gather in barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not more value than them?”

Without question … yes, God loves you.

That love of His is pure and constant. He loves you at your very best moments and when you seem to be at your worst.

God constantly urges you to learn from the past and then move on to the future toward something even better.

So, value who you are … and, Whose you are!

You can fill each day with love and God’s spirit … you can choose to be loving.

Allow that love to be expressed in all you do and say.

Smile at a stranger, open a door for someone, run an errand … say caring and healing words to all you encounter.

Above all, know that the Christ in you is love. That means ‘you’ are love.

This Valentine’s Day, whether you have plans with someone special, or reminisce with a friend, or encourage someone through a difficult time, bring the love of God to life.

In all your thoughts and deeds share your love with caregivers and peacemakers who are all around you. Give and receive the purest form of love … God’s love. Be His love in action!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.”

:- 1 John 4:8 -:

Barbara Walsh is a local columnist and published author who focuses on faith and spirituality.